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Pyrite Marcasite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.9-5.2  
5.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
FeS2  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrite Marcasite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Microlite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Pyrite Marcasite and Microlite chemical formula.

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Pyrite Marcasite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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